Newly DiagnosedIf you are newly diagnosed with diabetes and would like to share your experiences or support with other people that have recently been diagnosed, please use this forum.Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:15:00 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:15:00 +0000Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Communityhttps://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/newly-diagnosed.39/
Type 1 & vision adviceSun, 07 Jun 2020 08:15:38 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-vision-advice.174275/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-vision-advice.174275/invalid@example.com (Autumn93)Autumn93
I've read up about how you can go blind if you have type 1, is this if you don't listen to advice and just eat what you want or could this just happen anyway? I hope I don't sound silly I've never had any eye issues & had an eye test in February that came back with no issues at all I think I've maybe just scared myself so just looking for advice, thanks.]]>17Have all the symptoms..Sat, 06 Jun 2020 08:29:57 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/have-all-the-symptoms.174802/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/have-all-the-symptoms.174802/invalid@example.com (Starkatx)Starkatx
Looking for any help and advice really, I have been having symptoms (thirst, peeing more - smells sweet sorry for tmi, sweet taste and/or dry mouth and dizziness)

I’m morbidly obese so it’s no surprise to me really I should’ve taken better care of myself; I’m 29 & 16st 12lb. I have PCOS (unmedicated).

Obviously with Covid I can’t really attend my Surgery yet; I’m waiting for a call back from my GP to discuss.

Im quite scared to be honest, I have absolutely zero clue about blood...

Have all the symptoms..]]>8Diagnosed Today.Sat, 06 Jun 2020 05:53:51 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diagnosed-today.174794/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diagnosed-today.174794/invalid@example.com (Telboy62)Telboy62
For info the doc said my test was 9.4 and that was after a 12 hour fast. I'm a self employed painter and decorator and part time radio presenter. Looking forward to...

Diagnosed Today.]]>13Type2 confirmed yesterdayFri, 05 Jun 2020 13:16:41 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type2-confirmed-yesterday.173798/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type2-confirmed-yesterday.173798/invalid@example.com (Craigmartin)Craigmartin
Always been a big guy and over life lost weight and piled it back on umpteen times whilst drinking and eating unhealthily.Lost my father last year and that spurred me into gym and diet kick and lost over 6stone so far. Whilst feeling better for weight loss had few ailments in that year and generally 'down'which my doctor said was likely grief/stress. Long story short culminates in diagnosis 24 hr ago.The stats I...

Thank for in advance.]]>20Type 2 diagnosed todayFri, 05 Jun 2020 12:37:28 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-2-diagnosed-today.174710/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-2-diagnosed-today.174710/invalid@example.com (Spiritedgirl)SpiritedgirlType 2 diagnosed today]]>21Constant High sugar levelsThu, 04 Jun 2020 22:17:20 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/constant-high-sugar-levels.174623/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/constant-high-sugar-levels.174623/invalid@example.com (Paige97)Paige97
My partner has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes so he’s very new to all this! He’s currently having problems with his sugar levels being too high constantly. He’s being very cautious with the amount of sugar he has and he has always been very active and healthy. He also always drinks plenty of water. His sugar levels are currently ranging between 12-23. He always checks his sugar levels before meals too.
Would this suggest his insulin units need increasing/ changing? Or...

Constant High sugar levels]]>11Tekky HelpThu, 04 Jun 2020 16:51:04 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tekky-help.154238/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tekky-help.154238/invalid@example.com (rosco 2)rosco 25Newly diagnosed with type 1Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:37:52 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-with-type-1.174586/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-with-type-1.174586/invalid@example.com (Paige97)Paige97
My partner has just been discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He is 25 and very healthy so this has come as a shock to us both. If anyone has any helpful tips or advice to help us I would really appreciate it. Thank you ]]>9Type 1 confirmed a week agoWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:58:15 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-confirmed-a-week-ago.174629/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-confirmed-a-week-ago.174629/invalid@example.com (Abo2000)Abo2000
Side point, I’m a very active person and am keen on finding out exactly what’s going on when I eat and exercise...

Type 1 confirmed a week ago]]>19CanagliflozinWed, 03 Jun 2020 17:55:20 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/canagliflozin.174744/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/canagliflozin.174744/invalid@example.com (garetbe)garetbe
The side affects of Metfomin were too much, I can’t go about my day feeling unwell all of the time and they were apprehensive of prescribing Gliclazide long term although it was working.

I’m not sure if I’m being paranoid or not but I’ve noticed some hair falling out and I’ve read this can be a side...

Canagliflozin]]>2Stomach bloatingWed, 03 Jun 2020 12:46:11 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/stomach-bloating.174606/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/stomach-bloating.174606/invalid@example.com (Perminder1)Perminder12HiMon, 01 Jun 2020 23:08:06 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hi.174671/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hi.174671/invalid@example.com (Offstars)Offstars4Advice needed pre diagnosisMon, 01 Jun 2020 00:05:42 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice-needed-pre-diagnosis.174632/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice-needed-pre-diagnosis.174632/invalid@example.com (Amylou122xx)Amylou122xx
I started taking my metformin again today although I'm scared because I have high blood pressure. Last time I started to take them I was getting heart palpitations every 5 minutes. Is there anything I can do at the moment?...

Advice needed pre diagnosis]]>8Newly Diagnosed - need advice on weight lossSun, 31 May 2020 20:15:20 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-need-advice-on-weight-loss.174636/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-need-advice-on-weight-loss.174636/invalid@example.com (AvaH)AvaH
Newly diagnosed with Diabetes, unsure of what type at the moment. As though I have family history of type 2 and overweight, literally had symptoms for 3.5 weeks before being admitted with DKA and high blood sugars.

Now on insulin and metaformin to control these.

I am overweight and I know I need to lose weight as it will help with the diabetes (plus if I don't then my work will deem this as not helping myself and could possibly face disciplinary action). The problem at the...

Newly Diagnosed - need advice on weight loss]]>2A Month inSun, 31 May 2020 17:06:44 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-month-in.174631/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-month-in.174631/invalid@example.com (stu60)stu60A Month in]]>6MetoforminSat, 30 May 2020 22:24:57 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metoformin.174607/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metoformin.174607/invalid@example.com (Perminder1)Perminder16Confused newly diagnosedSat, 30 May 2020 22:04:29 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/confused-newly-diagnosed.174600/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/confused-newly-diagnosed.174600/invalid@example.com (Perminder1)Perminder1Confused newly diagnosed]]>13Diagnosed Type 2 in January, Strange turn AprilSat, 30 May 2020 06:39:59 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diagnosed-type-2-in-january-strange-turn-april.174608/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diagnosed-type-2-in-january-strange-turn-april.174608/invalid@example.com (Eskimos)Eskimos
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in January and prescribed Metformin.
4 tablets a day and although they gave me diarrhea they worked well, they got rid of my tingling lips and excessive thirst.
Then one evening in April, my vision stared fading, I was wobbly when standing up and was in a faint state.
This wore off eventually but I was left with pins and needles or the feeling of frostbite in my fingers and toes.
This has not left me...
The Doctors, which I have been having...